E-Z Pedicabs

Sisterhood of entrepreneurs: World Cup small biz effort forged unexpected bonds between founders

Business owners backed by the City of Entrepreneurs initiative are getting more than they bargained for, said Jackie Nguyen, describing the scene during the FIFA World Cup when she looked around Union Station and found herself surrounded by a freshly connected sisterhood — a family — of entrepreneurs.

Small Biz to Watch: E-Z Pedicabs expands routes with KC, World Cup visitors along for the ride

With an influx of visitors tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and a wave of downtown development reshaping how residents navigate the city, a young Kansas City pedicab company sees opportunity in the lane ahead.

Just funded: AltCap Your Biz cycles trio of winners from KC’s diverse hospitality scene

Persistence pays off, said Ruben Alonso, celebrating a decade of the AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition and its role as an energy boost for Kansas City small businesses. The latest winning founders walked away with $60,000 in checks Wednesday at Union Station. Two of this year’s top three winners were returning finalists, the AltCap CEO…

Fan favorite vote: AltCap Your Biz launches crowd-sourced contest as pitch event nears

One of 10 finalists in a popular fall pitch event for small businesses is expected to win $5,000 based solely on community votes, leaders at AltCap announced Friday, launching this year’s voting portal ahead of mid-November competition at Union Station. “The Fan Favorite Contest invites the community to discover amazing local businesses, to learn about…

Meet the competition: AltCap Your Biz unveils finalists for pitch event, $60K in awards

A popular fall pitch competition for emerging entrepreneurs is returning to Union Station in November with AltCap today announcing 10 finalists for $60,000 in cash prizes — ranging from Kansas City’s first mobile matcha cart to specialty wellness retailers and a dog toy innovator. “The AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition is so much more than…